Sport and Physical Education with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
University of Bedfordshire
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 45 graduates of Sport and Physical Education (With Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) and other courses in Sport and Exercise Sciences at University of Bedfordshire for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Sport and Exercise Sciences.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Sport and Exercise Sciences courses of University of Bedfordshire
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Sport and Exercise Sciences
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Sport and Exercise Sciences at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £23000 | £21000 | £25500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £25500 | £16500 - £24000 | £20000 - £30500 |
All Sport and Exercise Sciences courses of University of Bedfordshire
Salary of all UK Graduates of Sport and Exercise Sciences
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £22438 | £20448 | £24818 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £18849 - £25991 | £15981 - £24541 | £19498 - £30391 |
All Sport and Exercise Sciences courses in the UK
Course Description
Study with one of the country’s most established Sport and Physical Education providers, with staff working at the cutting edge of innovative teaching and learning practices and pedagogical research.
Combine theory of teaching with practical activities, examine motivation and psychology of sport and learn lab-based skills to understand human performance. In addition, you will develop research and analytical skills for your final year professional study enabling you to investigate a key area that informs your future practices.
The unique ability to choose a BA or BSc route will also offer you the chance to specialise in an area of interest. Your future employability is at the heart of the course where 99% of students are in work/study six months after finishing.
You’ll have opportunities for relevant work experience throughout that will prepare you for working within and sport and physical education contexts beyond your undergraduate study.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Sport and Physical Education (With Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) at University of Bedfordshire
| 25% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 15% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 10% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 10% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
Grading & Study Time
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Sport and Exercise Sciences
All Sport and Exercise Sciences courses of University of Bedfordshire
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 5.0
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 6.0
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Sport and Physical Education with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
August 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- Foundation
University Rankings
Positions of University of Bedfordshire in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Bedfordshire in related subject specific rankings.
Sports Science
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- #50
- #65
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- Sports Science
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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About University of Bedfordshire
The University of Bedfordshire is a publicly funded university located in Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire, England. One of the main campuses, in Luton, is home to the university’s Business, Media, Art & Design, Science, Computing, Law, Psychology, and Social Sciences schools. The Bedford campus is just a twenty minute walk from the town centre, and is home to the Primary Education, Secondary Education, Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences, and Tourism schools.
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Student composition of University of Bedfordshire
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Bedfordshire by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 10090
- postgraduates:
- 3170
- Total:
- 13260
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Sports Studies”: 255 Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
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English Language and Sport and Exercise Science (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | - | - | - | £9250 | £12500 | - | Liverpool | On campus Full-time |
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Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons) | The University of Winchester | - | - | - | £9250 | £16700 | - | Winchester | On campus Full-time |
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Mathematics and Sport & Exercise Science (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | - | - | - | £9250 | £12500 | - | Liverpool | On campus Full-time |
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Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons) | Sheffield Hallam University | - | - | - | £9250 | £15860 £16655 | - | Sheffield | On campus Full-time |
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Sport, Physical Education and Health (Dance) BSc (Hons) | Cardiff Metropolitan University | - | - | - | £9000 | £15000 £16000 | - | Cardiff | On campus Full-time |
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Sport and Exercise Therapy with Placement and Sport Foundation BSc (Hons) | Southampton Solent University | - | - | - | £9250 | £13020 £14000 | - | Southampton | On campus Full-time |
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Sport and Exercise Science (with integrated foundation year) BSc (Hons) | Aberystwyth University | - | - | - | £9000 | £18830 | - | Aberystwyth | On campus Full-time |
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Physical Activity, Sport and Health BSc (Hons) | Sheffield Hallam University | - | - | - | £9250 | £15860 £16655 | - | Sheffield | On campus Full-time |
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Sports Coaching with Physical Education with Foundation Year BA (Hons) | Buckinghamshire New University | - | - | - | £9250 | £15000 | - | High Wycombe | On campus Full-time |
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Sport, Physical Education and Health BSc (Hons) | Cardiff Metropolitan University | - | - | - | £9000 | £15000 £16000 | - | Cardiff | On campus Full-time |
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024